Chilled pea soup

Name: Chilled pea soup
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 275 g Apetina® Green Olives & Garlic White Cheese Cubes in Oil; 250 g green peas; 250 g green asparagus; 1 cucumber; 2 l water; 1 lemongrass stalk; 1 garlic clove; 1 green chilli or jalapeño pepper; 500 ml greek yoghurt; 10 Moroccan mint stalks; salt; 1 lemon; 150 g snap peas

This chilled pea soup combines sweet peas, tender asparagus, and crisp cucumber. Each spoonful offers a refreshing taste enhanced by zesty lemon and creamy Greek yoghurt, with just a hint of spicy chilli. Topped with Moroccan mint and white cheese, this soup celebrates fresh flavours in the best possible way.

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Instructions

Slice the cucumber into 4 slices on the long side, remove the kernel, and cut it into small cubes.
Remove the top 4 cm of the asparagus (use as decoration when finishing the soup) and remove the bottom 2 cm before cutting into small cubes.
Bring 2 litres of water to a boil, add green peas, and stir for approximately 2 minutes.
Remove the hard outer layer of the lemongrass and chop the remaining very finely.
Add the chopped asparagus to the peas and boil for 1 minute.
Drain the greens and cool them down directly with cold streaming water.
Add the greens into the blender and mix with the cucumber and lemongrass.
Add 1 garlic clove and green chilli (or jalapeño pepper) into the blender and mix.
Add yoghurt and fresh mint and blend again before finishing with salt and lemon juice to your taste.
Finally, add the white cheese cubes and blend in very shortly for approximately 2 seconds to keep the structure of the cheese.
Blanch the sugar snap peas and the asparagus tops for 1 minute and drain them before decorating the soup.

Enjoy!

Ingredients

Apetina® Green Olives & Garlic White Cheese Cubes in Oil	275 g
Green peas	250 g
Green asparagus	250 g
Cucumber	1
Water	2 l
Lemongrass stalk	1
Garlic clove	1
Green chilli or jalapeño pepper	1
Greek yoghurt	500 ml
Moroccan mint stalks	10
Salt
Lemon	1
Snap peas	150 g

Tips: Improve your chilled pea soup

Discover tips that will improve your chilled pea soup. Let these helpful suggestions lead you to perfect this cool, refreshing dish.

Prepare chilled pea soup in advance

Prepare the chilled pea soup ahead of time and keep it in the fridge. When refrigerated and covered, the soup keeps well for up to two days. Before you serve it, blend the soup quickly to ensure a smooth consistency and even distribution of flavours.

Choose fresh produce

Select quality vegetables for the freshest chilled pea soup. Springtime green peas and asparagus add natural sweetness and a soft texture that surpasses frozen options. Select peas that have plump pods without any discolouration or wrinkles. As for the asparagus, look for those that have a bright green colour and are firm and tight.

Enjoy our green chilled pea soup with mint

Our recipe for chilled pea soup unites the fresh green peas with the tasty asparagus for a gorgeously green base. We are aiming for a refreshing soup full of bright and fresh nuances, which is why we have added cucumber, lemongrass, and Moroccan mint to give it a wonderfully cool and aromatic taste. Enjoy it whenever you yearn for a light lunch or a refreshing meal.

Instead of a green soup, you might enjoy a red one. Our recipe for tasty beetroot soup that delights with both colour and flavour. If you like the minty notes in this pea soup, you might also enjoy our fresh tomato couscous salad with mint.

Green peas and asparagus with creamy Greek yoghurt

The base of the cold pea soup is made up of fresh, green vegetables and a deliciously creamy texture. By combining green peas and asparagus, the soup amazes with sweet and earthy nuances. While green peas are sweeter, asparagus provides the earthier notes that help round out the flavour. Cucumber adds another dimension of freshness, just as the tangy Greek yoghurt improves the consistency. The addition of white cheese elevates the smooth creaminess. Top the soup with a few blanched peas and asparagus to give it a bit of bite.

Infused with lemongrass, cool mint, and spicy chilli

Lemongrass introduces a bright, lemony citrus taste with subtle hints of ginger and mint. To fully embrace the cool flavour, we have added Moroccan mint because it helps accentuate the fresh vegetables. As a final flourish, the subtle heat from green chilli adds complexity and warmth without ever becoming too intense.

Serve with complementary sides

If you are looking for a lighter lunch or dinner option, this pea soup certainly fits the bill. But you can also serve it with complementary sides, such as a simple salad with fresh seasonal greens or a piece of crusty bread. The bread is perfect for dipping and soaking up the delectable pea soup.

Make the dish your own

Make the recipe your own by adding or substituting different ingredients. Try adding ripe avocado or coconut milk instead of Greek yoghurt. Avocado brings a buttery texture, while coconut milk introduces a gentle sweetness and smoothness.

The soup might also benefit from less or more heat, depending on your preferences. You can always adjust the spice level. If you want more heat, increase the amount of chilli or add a pinch of smoked paprika for a mild smokiness. Have fun experimenting with the chilled pea soup!

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